Friday, October 26, 2007

Week of October 29

Monday - Begin notes on Romanticism, a literary and artisitic movement. As you read Stargirl, make connections between this movement in American literature and the novel. Homework: Read to page 35 and take notes on the characters. Cite the text using MLA format.

Tuesday - Discussion of characters, themes, and symbols found in Stargirl. Homework: Study for tomorrow's quiz.

Wednesday - Quiz on characters, symbols, and reading. (25 points) Silent, sustained reading during class. Read to page 54. Write down any metaphors or examples of foreshadowing.

Thursday - Class discussion to review reading. Notes on allusion and other literary devices.

Friday - "The Hot Seat" will be read together. Reactionary writing following the reading.(10 points) Read to page 84 for Monday. Note changes in Stargirl's character.